Susan Tees (she/they)

Susan joined New Ventures BC in 2024 to promote intellectual property initiatives in British Columbia, and is a veteran patent agent with experience in Canadian and US patent law and practice. She has over 30 years of experience, including establishing intellectual property portfolios and practices in several Canadian startups, patent preparation and prosecution, and acting as in-house counsel for two IPOs and one merger/acquisition. 

Her technical experience includes biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, waste treatment, mobile phone applications, and personal health appliances.